El Inka Peruvian Cuisine Burlington in Burlington

1940 Appleby Line a21, Burlington, ON L7L 0B7, Canada

★★★★★
(1703 reviews)
Categories: Peruvian restaurant
Website
elinka.ca
Address
1940 Appleby Line a21, Burlington, ON L7L 0B7, Canada
Plus Code
96R6+M5 Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
12–9 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12–9 PM
Wednesday
12–9 PM
Thursday
12–9 PM
Friday
12–10 PM
Saturday
12–10 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
1703 reviews

Most Mentioned

food and service (42) server (40) paella (29) GTA (28) calamari (24) appetizer (20) evening (18) gem (10) grilled octopus (9) lamb shank (8)
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★★★★★
December 8, 2024

This place is a gem. The staff was helpful, super friendly, and welcoming. It was probably one of the best restaurant experiences I have had in a long while. We had a plate of yuca fries that was fried to perfection served with a lovely creamy sauce. We also had grilled octopus which was so well prepared and garnished to perfection. We had the stuff avocado salad, an excellent choice. The lomo saltado was the main we shared. It is an excellent dish to start with if you are new to Peruvian food. We also shared a pitcher of passion fruit juice, and that was a lovely alternative to alcohol. I highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
November 4, 2024

One of my favorite restaurants in Ontario. Everything I have had here has been great. Not good. GREAT! The pisco sours are potent and creamy. The lamb seco is delicious. My favorite would have to be the beef rib seco because it’s so fatty and delicious. The lomo saltado is a great starter dish. The jalea is great for a large group to share and everything is fried to perfection! The service here is always fantastic and they are willing to answer any questions about the menu. The latte to end the day or evening is just right. Give this restaurant a visit, you will not be disappointed!

★★★★★
October 6, 2024

Such a great restaurant! Food was great and the owners were so friendly!! First time having Peruvian food, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something new and delicious! We’ll definitely be back.

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

Usually when I get to a restaurant, I can tell from the decor that the food will be over-priced, however, El Inka proved me wrong. The food is priced well, based on flavour, service and the beautiful folkloric themed decor. A genuinely Peruvian experience. The staff was well versed on all foods, answered every question, and we were served in a timely manner.

★★★★★
August 24, 2024

El Inka is a hidden treasure, that I am so grateful to have discovered. Our server David was so attentive, friendly and helpful with making our food choices. The flavors will amaze any taste bud. PABLO the chef a true genius. Every dish was better than the next. The grilled octopus!!! Like no other Octopua I have ever tasted. Their homemade Passion fruit ice cream, made me feel like I was in South America. My friends and I will definitely dine here again.

★★★★★
July 15, 2024

Updated review, We returned to celebrate another friend's birthday, and once again, service was exceptional. We shared a few appetizers and each ordered different dishes—all of which were incredibly tasty and full of flavor. I also appreciated that the owner personally reached out to address a previous concern I had. It’s clear they genuinely care about their customers' experience.

★★★★
July 14, 2024

This was my first time at this place. The food was very good. The service was good while we were attended, but initially we had to wait more than average to have our waitress to come to the table. Once we got our dishes we were forgotten again. The noise level is very high. You can hear dish manipulation in the kitchen and everything around you. The menu has good options and the prices are fair.

★★★★★
June 10, 2024

I recently visited a Peruvian restaurant for the first time and was wonderfully surprised by the experience. With no prior expectations, I found myself thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The restaurant is very spacious, offering a comfortable and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for both family outings and date nights. The ambiance strikes the right balance between lively and cozy, making it an ideal spot for any occasion. Our server, Miguel, was fantastic. He provided excellent recommendations and was incredibly patient, ensuring we had a memorable dining experience. The service overall was exceptional, contributing greatly to our positive impression. As for the food, it was nothing short of amazing. Each dish was a delightful explosion of flavors, showcasing the rich culinary traditions of Peru. The drinks were equally impressive, complementing the meal perfectly. To top it all off, the dessert was even better, a perfect end to a fantastic meal. The quality of the food was superb, and the portions were generous, offering great value. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

Nice place. Nevertheless, it was crowded, but the crew set up a spot for us very quickly. My advice: You should try to reserve in advance Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Casual atmosphere with great service and amazing food. This is our go to restaurant of choice in Burlington and it never disappoints. If you re not sure what to order, I strongly recommend one of the trio platters.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Wow!!!! Had the chicken soup, 3 different ceviches and the braised beef. Drinks were incredible Service was amazing Food

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Amazing food and service!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

We had a wonderful dinner here with the family for a birthday. Everything was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Delicious! We are here visiting (From Atlanta GA ) and it s the first time we found a gold! lol savory food, Great service and Excellent price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Wanted to go to this Peruvian food restaurant for a while as its menu looked great and it was also recommended. The establishment is nice, clean and has an inviting atmosphere. Having never been there and also not being 100% familiar with the cuisine we asked our server David what he would recommend.He was very knowledgeable about the food and enthusiastically recommended an appetizer to share and two mains. Everything recommended was delicious and his enthusiasm about the food and establishment was appreciated. A great evening with great food and one of the best servers we have had. Cant wait to go back and try some more of their food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Amazing meal, ambiance and incredible meal. Fresh and flavourful. Cynthia was sweet and appropriately attentive.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Fabulous, home made, authentically Peruvian menu with warm, welcoming service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The best Peruvian food in the GTA.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Excellent atmosphere and better food

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Great food and service! I always enjoy chatting with Cynthia whenever I m there she s one of the best!

★★★
November 21, 2024

The chicken soup we ordered was way too salty for us and so was the Pollo Saltado gravy. We asked for a dessert menu which never came, so we gave up. Felt disappointed with this location, because we tried the food at another location and enjoyed it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Wonderful and authentic! We were lucky to go on Pisco sour special day. Delicious shareablr platters and ceviche Food

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Good food, excellent service and good atmosphere. The Peruvian cocktails are excellent!

★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food was delicious

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

The food here is outstanding, I always race about it to my friends!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Delicious food , best seafood paella !

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

I have been here a few times over the years and this place does not disappoint. The food is always fresh and tasty. The menu is truly Peruvian. The service is always friendly and attentive. A must try in Burlington.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Our server Miguel was incredibly helpful and attentive. His recommendations were spot on. The food is so fresh, delicious, authentic, and exceeded our expectations. Definitely will be going back. 10/10 experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Service is hit or miss

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Stopped in before the Taylor Swift concert! Our server David was amazing and the cevice & red snapper were out of this world. Could not recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We ordered 3 anticuchos to go, they were tender and delicious as always and they came with canchita, mote, potatos and ají! All extremely good. Highly recommended!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great cuisine, the cocktails delicious and the maracuya pisco, OMG! The staff was super kind and the bartender was súper especial with us. For sure I will repeat because I need to try the whole menu Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great all the time. Vegetarian options: Papa oh yuca a la huancaina. Parking: Its a busy area Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Could not rave more about El Inka. Came in on a whim, cant wait to go back. Fantastic food, amazing service.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We went for lunch. The server was very helpful at providing suggestions for most typical Peruvian dishes. Seafood with rice ( paella) was very good. And the tres leche cake topped the meal off! Easy parking. We want to return to try the ceviche. There were lots of choices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Good, very rich, good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Very good Peruvian restaurant and all the food was really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food is very delicious. The very friendly waiters explained the ingredients of the dishes to us in detail. Very attentive to the table so that we didnt miss anything. 100% recommended Parking: Many free parking spaces Kid-friendliness: If they accept children

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Found this place by accident, and I m glad we did!! I hadn t tried Peruvian foods before, the foods were super flavourful!! Highly recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Second time going to El Inka. The first time was during the taste of burlington. We started with a carafe of their sangria and the Quattro Causas which were 4 pieces of mashed potato with one with chicken, one with shrimp, one with tuna, and one with octopus each with their own sauce. We really liked that. For our meals I went with the beef short rib and my wife went with the Aji De Gallina which was shredded chicken in Amarillo sauce with rice egg and boiled potatoes. My wife liked it and the little bit that I tried I did as well. The short rib was very tasty a nice and tender but very small. I looked back at pictures of when I went the first time and this was definitely much smaller than the one that I had last time I was there. Probably about half the size if not even less which is unfortunate for $30. I will go back but will probably try the lamb shank next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Amazing and authentic peruvian food. Also great service and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Had the seafood breaded platter. Excellent. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food was amazing. Quality, quantity and price.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing and very tasty food. I recommend make a reservation if you go on weekends. My favourite desert is a suspiro with caramel.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Fantastic food, excellent service. We absolutely enjoyed everything we tried on the menu. Surf and turf, or rice and fish theyre going to impress. Definitely worth trying and well be returning soon !

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Super cute spot with yummy options!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Delicious Peruvian good. No matter what you order, everything is freshly made. It tastes like a home-cooked meal. Food

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

This is a great place if you want good food, it looks and tastes amazing for a resonable price

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best restaurant in GTA so far, their food is great so delicious, highly recommend! Great service from Cynthia one of their staff! Their cocktail highly recommend the El-inka punch, very beautiful! Best food I recommend their chefs special Lomo Saltado, though I mixed it with their Chaufa dish!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great dine in restaurant for Peruvian cuisine. Special mention to our server Sylvia who was amazing and guided us through the menu perfectly ! We ordered the Calamari, Peruvian coffee and the Chef special desserts which were 2 types of cheesecakes. Food was amazing ! Will definitely revisit

★★★★
September 21, 2024

The manager is very nice and kind we will be there again from windsor ontario the service was amazing!!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Food is 10/10 and the drinks are also amazing ! Everyone is also super friendly and professional ! I ve been here twice and I loved it both times! Will keep coming back ! Shoutout to our server Lucia as well, she was amazing :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great Peruvian Food, very tasty and affordable, nice atmosphere and a great customer service. Keep up the great work.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Every experience I ve had here over the years has been exceptional- food, service, and atmosphere. Our most recent visit topped all previous ones, where our server Miguel went above and beyond to ensure we experienced outstanding hospitality. He explained menu items and passionately made recommendations when we showed curiosity- and taught us a lot about Peruvian cuisine and culture along the way. It was so refreshing to see a server so passionate about their work and the guest experience. We ll be back!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

So delicious and great service. Viva El Inka!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Best authentic latin-peruvian dinner experience! I went with my son for dinner and werenot dissapointed. It was definetely worth the 40 min drive from Mississauga. Dishes were so full of latin flavours and meat melt in your mouth. Loved the friendliness of the waiters and the fact that they all spoke fluent Spanish and English.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

By far the best experience I have had in a very very long time. Got in right on time for our reservation. Service was on point. Food was excellent and came within 15 mins. I am so impressed by this restaurant. Cant wait to go back. Got beef ribs and paella.

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Hmm I will start with positive. The portion was very generous. This restaurant does not know how to cook. We got chicharron and a shared platter (including fried calamari, paella, ceviche - added 8 dollars to substitute with a grouper). Chicarron was like a card board. The meat was cut irregularly, some parts were so dry. Ceviche was horrendous. It was cut so thick that it was like eating a fish fillet. Also, it lacked flavour and colorfulness. Calamari was soggy from ceviche juice. Paella was salty. I would never go back especially it was over 50 dollars per person.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

You must try El Inka, wonderful food, atmosphere, and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

El Inka has the most extensive and high quality Peruvian food Ive found in the GTA. The Lomo saltado was well seasoned and beef was tender. Our chaufa rice was cooked to perfection. Cynthia was an amazing server and was very knowledgeable on the menu options. The decor and ambiance made me feel like I was in Peru. I will definitely return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I am in love with this restaurant. Definitely on top of my go to restaurants now. Food was amazing and so was the service. Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

So good

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

How delicious Peruvian food is! 1000/10 to El Inka in flavor, variety, atmosphere and service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Delicious food from Peru. Excellent customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One of my favourite places to eat not just in Burlington but the GTA west end in general. Amazing flavors coupled with reasonable prices and very generous portions makes this place a staple of Burlington. Highly recommended. Also they have Inca Kola - a peruvian soda pop. Give it a try when you are there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Incredible place with delicious food and friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Wow! I havent had such a good restaurant experience in a long time. This was my first time at El Inka, and my first time having Peruvian food, and it certainly wont be my last. Everything our table had was excellent. Our server Sylvia was welcoming, knowledgeable and took time to make sure we understood the menu options. The way she talked about Peruvian cuisine made it clear she has such a sense of pride in what she does. She was awesome. I had the seafood stew (Cau Cau de Mariscos) and it was packed with seafood. My husband had the paella and it was just as good. We really enjoyed the Pisco Sour cocktail, and the desserts were amazing. We had the Tres Leches cake and the Mazamorra Morada - a corn-based jelly infused with fruit. So good! I am already looking forward to our next visit!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Amazing food an excellent service Luis Miguel and Cynthia are amazing!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We loved the ceviches and seco a la norteña! The paella was good and the service, even better. We would definitely go back to try all the other dishes.

★★★
August 21, 2024

Ok for a one time visit. No reason to go another time, though food portions were huge.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

First visit was very impressive. They clearly take pride in their food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

First time here and love love love this place. The food, the portions, the variety, the music and best of all our server Silvia was truly amazing, so friendly, so knowledgeable, so kind, everything was simply amazing and we will be back again and again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

A small quiet restaurant with a great service and some unique starters and main meals! Great suggestions by our waitress, great spicy sauces (we had 3 types on the table, all excellent!). We were 9 for dinner with kids, who were also really happy with the food (non spicy for them). Drink list also very good, with some tasty amber beer and Chilean carmenere wine. Would come back again any time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Beautiful restaurant with very friendly staff. The food was fresh and tasted amazing. So many different things to get so when going with others, make sure to order different things and sample. I absolutely recommend this place.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One of the best Peruvian food you can find in GTA, however, just an average for Peru and even the US. If you re a ceviche expert, probably you ll find some improvement opportunities not spicy at all (even if you ask for the most spicy) on the other hand, the frejol con seco is really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We were in Burlington and were looking for somewhere to have lunch when we very randomly noticed this restaurant. Having little experience with Peruvian food, we decided to give it try. We were warmly welcomed and managed to get a seat even though it was very busy. Miguel was our waiter, and was very friendly and helpful; he identified popular dishes as well as his favorites. We shared 3 dishes: cassava fries, stuffed avocado, and the short ribs (I take liberties with the names... I cant recall the Spanish names). All were incredible not only in presentation but also in flavor, such a joy. We are very happy to have found this wonderful place and will be back for sure as we barely scratched the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Until now the best Peruvian restaurant we have near Guelph. Food is really good, the atmosphere and service are excellent. Food

Local Guide
August 21, 2024

My first impression, place was recommended amd we re trying to order online unfortunately the menu is terrible, one page for the pictures one page for the description and another for the price We ll advise on the food Service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The food was amazing and the service fantastic. We didnt have a reservation, a party of 5 and they accommodated us. Highly recommend them

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Celebrated our anniversary at El Inka tonight. First time and we will definitely be back again. The food was delicious and well balanced, fresh and delightful but not heavy! Only thing better was the service and hospitality. Cinthya was simply amazing and Bruno was so helpful. Everyone was attentive, warm and welcoming!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Excellent place. The food is authentic and delicious. If you love Peruvian food or would like to try the real deal, this is the right place for you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Cant say enough about our great experience. First time and everyone loved the authentic food and atmosphere of this restaurant. Definitely one of our new favs.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Fantastic food & great atmosphere. Staff is friendly and very helpful with menu suggestions!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Food was amazing and david was courteous

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Good portions and tasty food. A bit loud but other than that a really good place. Vegetarian options: They have a lot of veggie options for both food and drink

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Friendly,well priced, good food and portions

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Exceptional food. Brings my family so my joy every time we order from el inka. Thank you!!! Authentic Peruvian cuisine in Canada. Bistec a lo pobre & arroz chaufa were the chosen meals today and they exceeded expectations.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Food was so so good. Everyone at the table was very impressed. I wanted to try somewhere new for my bday and every single meal was amazing. Best place I ve been in a long time. Highly recommend.

★★★★
June 21, 2024

Good food. Great customer service

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Excellent food and terrific service. This was our experience with Peruvian food and we really enjoyed it. Highly recommend you try it!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

This place is outstanding !! The service and food are equally next level good! We celebrated a family occasion and were so pleased with the experience. I cannot say enough about the food and drink . Every dish was more than we had even expected! You must try the Margarita cocktail!! Cinthya and the rest of the staff were so friendly and accommodating. You must try this place and dont miss out on the cocktails ! so good !!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Family visited this place last week from california and silvia our host suggested a lot options , food was great and her service terrific and phenomenal definitely this place is good

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Very good food, recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Went for lunch today. Service great. Menu explained. Drinks good. Tres Leches 10/10. The entrees. Portions were good. I was just expecting more flavor. Will try again but really was expecting a bit more. Food : 4/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

The best Peruvian restaurant in the GTA. Hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

- One of the best restaurants in Ontario. - Staff (Miguel) was friendly and attentive. - Food and drinks tasted amazing. - High effort interior design and decor. - Pricing was good especially for the quality of their food and service. - Lots of free parking in the lot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

It is a cozy restaurant, with a themed and cozy dining room, and the bathrooms are always very clean and tidy. The food is on another level, each bite highlights an explosion of flavours in the mouth, exquisite and pleasant. The desserts are very delicious and the Chefs specialty of the day was spectacular. The staff is very nice, kind, professional and friendly. Cynthia took care of us in the best way possible, she was very kind, helpful, courteous and professional at all times, thanks to her and the entire team we had a wonderful family evening.

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Loved the place until I got a bad ceviche. Two of us who had it that day got sick, the one who didnt have ceviche was fine. Management when told about it blew us off as if nothing had happened. To be fair to El Inka. This was awhile ago and Google only showed me an option to review recently. To be fair to us...my friend did email management and it was as if they didnt believe us. Or they just didnt want Halton Public Health hearing about it. Either way the weekend I spent after having ceviche has ruined me for it and any raw seafood so good luck to whoever tries it next.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

We loved the food! We had some seafood (ceviche mixto) and some meats: everything was delicious, served hot and fresh. Friendly service, nice decor. Great find in Burlington!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Fabulous! The decor was charming and beautiful. The ambience was excellent. Seating was spacious . The food was brilliant! Especially the ceviche . It was fantastic! The server, David, was very attentive and provided excellent recommendations. I would go back just for the top quality service. The cocktails were refreshing and creative. Try it out. You ll love it. Vegetarian options: The have vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and halal options. Parking: Plenty of spots

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

My birthday dinner.. Excellent food, great service!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Absolutely fantastic place , lovely people. The Food was amazing, the portion size shocked us we had to bring some home for lunch the following day . Thanks to all of your lovely staff for their very pleasant and exceptional service. It was nice for me to be able to practice a little bit of Spanish while I there as I am currently trying to learn Spanish. We will be back for sure without question. Gerry

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

We came from square one area, couldn t be even more happy to find this gem in Burlington. Service is amazing so welcoming and our server Miguel gave recommendations and they were spot on. Drinks were fresh and tasty. Food was amazing full of flavour. We definitely be back soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

very rich and varied food

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Amazing food, good price and beautiful decorations

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Everything was great, the food and the service. Loved the menu options. Great place for good seafood.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Best authentic peruvian food restaurant, delicious food and drinks, super friendly stuff, nice ambience to enjoy solo or couples or with family, dishes are well prepared and good presentation, serving portions are great!! Love this place!!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

I LOVE THIS PLACE. First off, our server Miguel was very kind, patient, and helpful. The food came out pretty quickly and it was DELICIOUS! We got the Ceviche Mixto and El Inka for the table - i highly recommend both. For entrees, the portions were pretty big given the price! Notable mentions to the Lomo Saltado, Tacu Tacu, Arroz con Mariscos, Pescado a la Macho. We loved the dishes we got, great presentation and tasted AMAZING. drinks were also nice too, and some nice non alcoholic drinks which was a bonus. I will be going back here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Love their ceviche and spicy sauces!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Everything amazing service food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Delicious Peruvian restaurant in Burlington! It is good to make a reservation as it is always full. Highly recommended!!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We celebrated Mothers Day here. My friends loved their orders but I wasnt happy with mine...I ordered Rissotto a la Huancaina con Lomo Saltado, the sauce was too salty for me. It was a strange combination of pasta with Lomo Saltado. I should have ordered plain Lomo Saltado like my friend. He said it was good. I also ordered Chicharron de Cerdo as appetizer! It was great and wanted fried rice for it. One of us ordered Pescado a la Macho, serving was huge and was good. I wish I ordered that one instead of looked really good with the rice and all types of seafood meat. Also the Pargo Entero sudado con Marisco looks yummy but its all fried seafood. My friends loved it. The restaurant looks good, have interesting decorations. I got shy of taking photos of the other walls to show them. Maybe next time when I pass by Burlington again. Make sure to make your reservation as there was a long line of customers waiting to be seated. The menu has a lot of other options to offer which I am willing to give another try. The tres leches dessert was not too impressive. The ice cream however was great but I forgot what its called and I didnt see it in the online menu. The Pisco sour was good the piña colada was okay. Will come back again to try other dishes. Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly place. We were with a toddler and even if we didnt ask for a high chair theres enough space to keep her stroller close to our table. Place is not noisy nor feels crowded even if tables are filled and theres a long line of customers waiting to be seated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Truly a gem. Authentic Peruvian cousine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Hands down my favourite place to eat delicious Peruvian foods From the ceviche to the limo saltado and the amazing Pisco sour; everything tastes amazing. The vibe is cheerful and very welcoming. Service is 5/5 and even when they are busy they are great. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for some tasty Peruvian cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

really good Peruvian food, service is good

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Great ceviche options. Who would think finding great Peruvian food in an open mall in Burlington! Go and be happy. Also nice bar!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

We were very gratefully surprised about the Food place and service . For sure we will be back . We dont live close by, but it is worthy to do the trip. (Un poquitin de sal mas al cebichito y listo.) Saludos y felicitaciones.

★★★
May 21, 2024

Ceviche was not good, the fish was not fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing place, delicious food and excellent client experience. Sylvia (waitress we had assigned) was outstanding!!! Definitely will come back

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great food with generous portions, you wont leave hungry. Ceviche, veal hearts, seafood paella, and beef short rib was all spectacular. Service was great from David and team. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I am obsessed with El Inka! I can see why it is fully booked everyday. What a hidden gem. I personally cook Mexican cuisine, but El Inka has caused my obsession with Peru and Peruvian cuisine to grow. I am beyond impressed. I 100% recommend calling ahead to book, and that you properly take the time to enjoy this spot. The portions are HUGE, and I think I am going to need to start bringing my own reusable containers The food is just as good the next day. I cant wait to see how the Toronto location does! Definitely bringing my family by! Dishes I have had so far: Anticuchos- veal heart Aguadito de Pollo- Chicken Soup w cilantro broth Ceviche Mixto- ft calamari, shrimp, mussels, octopus, and tilapia Tiradito- thinly sliced tilapia ceviche (beyond my expectations- so good) Arroz con Mariscos - Peruvian Paella Pargo Entero sudado con Mariscos- Steamed snapper (whole fish) *absolute favourite dish) Saltado-Beef tenderloin and the flan dessert!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Food is superb, fresh and delicious! Presentation is amazing. Miguel was serving our table of 6, very helpful and informative. Will definitely come back!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Second Review because Miguel was the best server as always. I feel blessed to have found this amazing spot and had such an amazing server every time. I have eaten lamb all over the world, and I would say this is in my top 2 renditions that I have ever tried. Gracias Miguel! New Dishes I tried: Chupe de Camarones- Shrimp Chowder Seco de Cordero- Lamb shank dinner Dishes I have had so far: Anticuchos- veal heart Aguadito de Pollo- Chicken Soup w cilantro broth Ceviche Mixto- ft calamari, shrimp, mussels, octopus, and tilapia Tiradito- thinly sliced tilapia ceviche (beyond my expectations- so good) Arroz con Mariscos - Peruvian Paella Pargo Entero sudado con Mariscos- Steamed snapper (whole fish) *absolute favourite dish) Saltado-Beef tenderloin and the flan dessert!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

What a delightful Peruvian restaurant. The soups are very hearty and well worth the price. The stuffed avocado salad is delicious. Cerviche was not as expected. Flavour was there, presentation was deconstructed. Would have been great it served with a delivery mechanism like a Toston, or tostada, or something in that category. Their in-house amber beer is excellent. Will be visiting again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

David provided excellent service, the food was absolutely amazing and their specialty drinks were great palet cleansers ...a must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Some of the best food I have had in a long time. The Lomo saltado was amazing. Calamari was fresh and really good. They should give cassava fries with the saltado instead of regular fries. The server was a young girl and she was really amazing and pleasant and attentive. Thank you for the amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing. No notes.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I highly recommend this Peruvian cuisine, it was my first time . The food is amazing! The service by Miguel was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Amazing menu, large portions, excellent cocktails and fairly priced. Large bustling restaurant with friendly attentive staff. Parking: Busy parking lot Kid-friendliness: Maybe a bit too kid-friendly. Toddler running around and not in their high chair on Friday night after 8pm.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Being new to Peruvian cuisine, I was beyond impressed. The atmosphere was so laidback and welcoming with warm energy and friendly servers. For appetizers, we ordered the Chicaron de Calamar an explosion of pleasure for my taste buds. The fried calamari rings just melted in my mouth and were not overly chewy. We ordered the Tallerin Verde with chicken, and Fettucine con Camarones. I highly recommend this restaurant and these dishes add it to your dinner wishes ; you won t be disappointed. It s SO delicious! Thank you to the wonderful chef who lovingly prepared our meals, and to the charming server who kindly took his time explaining the menu and making recommendations. Apologies for the late review. I promise I didn t forget you (my Peruvian ancestors). I look forward to returning in the near future.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great food at a very reasonable price

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Went for lunch on a saturday. The service was good. The food was great. The squid was not chewy but perfectly done. The servers ask you how hot you want the food done for certain dishes. Would return in rhe future. Just make sure to make a reservation before you go because it gets busy there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

delicious ceviche, and even better service. Have been there many times and will always return. It s always busy so I recommend calling ahead to reserve a spot :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

My friends choice! El Inka is one of her favorite restaurants. I tried Peruvian Cuisine before in Vancouver but that restaurant is feel like fast food style but this restaurant is super! Yes, the food was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. It exceeded my expectations. We went for lunch, and it wasnt busy at all, even on the weekend, because we arrived a bit early for lunch. Parking: lots of parking spaces

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Had ceviche, and lomo Salgado. It s more than perfect. For drinks their golden margarita is beyond amazing as well as their el Inka punch. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Don t want to miss the superb service

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Ive been here 3 times and will be coming back many more. The staff are so lovely and knowledgeable, today our server showed us the blue corn that the chicha morada is made from to show us what it looks like. As for food I have had the fried pork belly, the ceviche, lomo saltado, and the paella and all were delicious and memorable

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Booking recommended, specially weekends. Food is excellent. Fast service.plenty of parking outside but weekends gets busy.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Love this place, well done Elliot!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Food is amazing! I have tried many Peruvian restaurants in the GTA and the food here is the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Adore! Ceviche, wait for me!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Had dinner at El Inka and, wow, was it a vibe! Brought the kids along, and it couldn t have been better. We dove straight into a ceviche mixto, and let me tell you, it was a flavor bomb in the best way possible. This place just gets it right the cozy feel, the spot-on decor, and that homey warmth you don t find just anywhere. The servers were absolute gems super warm and friendly. They didn t just serve us; they walked us through the menu, sharing tips on how to get the full taste experience. Felt like we were dining with friends who knew their stuff. Talking value? Spot on. Quality, taste, portion size you name it, we got more than our moneys worth. And the food just top-notch. Its not every day you find a spot that nails one of the world s best cuisines with such an incredible team. Oh, and they ve got this exclusive beer that s just the cherry on top. Definitely recommend El Inka if you re looking to treat yourself to amazing food, served up with a big side of heart.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great service and great food. We ordered ceviche, 4 causas, jalea, tallarines con huancaina y lomo saltado. The dessert was cheese cake de lucuma. Everything was very good. I will go back. The review above was written 2 years ago (2022). I came here a few times since and the food is still very good. They have new dishes like the causa acevichada which I highly recommend. They take long to serve but I assume it is because it was full. One thing I don t recommend is the chicha morada.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

We enjoyed having supper at this restaurant. The food in general was good but the best dish we had was the ceviche. It was very fresh and tasty, we absolutely loved it. The chicharrón was excellent as well. We will come back.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Amazing food, great quality, generous sizes. Will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Are you still browsing? Stop and come! Outstanding food and service. Best ceviche I ve ever had. Price is fair.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

A cozy restaurant with very good food, traditional peruvian flavor, decoration and environment. Highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Such a unique and authentic spot in Burlington. Came here for a birthday dinner with friends. We ordered a bunch of mains and sides to be able to try it all and so glad we did. I LOVED the lomo saltado, calamari, and seco. So so good. I even noticed an older lady in the kitchen, random thought but it reminded me of my grandmother and this meal did have a home cooked kinda vibe in a fancy setting. I had wine but my girlfriend had the pico sour and enjoyed it. I d definitely come back here with my husband for a date night! Dietary restrictions: They were able to accommodate dairy free Parking: Huge parking lot as part of a plaza Kid-friendliness: Saw kiddos in high chairs

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great service and amazing food. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Love this place for the food and the staff! Every time we go is amazing. Please dont change!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Delicious food, service and place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great experience and delicious food. My wife and I had a great experience there :) Their service was outstanding, the music was delightful, and the food was amazing. I especially recommend the Lomo Saltado and the Ceviche. If you have had Peruvian food before, or its your first time, it is worth visiting El Inka and finding the best Peruvian restaurant in the area. We enjoyed so much the Lomo and the Ceviche that we forgot to take pictures

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent service. Love this place. Cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great food and a great experience. The food was really tasty, almost as being in Peru.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

I recently tried this Peruvian restaurant and it was amazing! The flavors of each dish were an authentic representation of Peruvian cuisine, showcasing a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients. The attentive and friendly staff added to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend trying this restaurant! and I look forward to returning soon!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Best Peruvian restaurant in the province

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Authentic food, excellent quality, friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Amazing food, great service and vacation vibes. We cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Cozy atmosphere, quality service, great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Great service and the dishes that we ordered were to die for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

We had a lovely experience at The Inka! We went with a Peruvian friend that recommended the place. We have tried Peruvian food before and the taste here is really authentic. The ceviche was fresh and tasty. The aji de gallina was incredible, tasty and delicious. The meat in the lomo saltado was so tender, very good. We made a reservation (I think it s better like that). Plates are big. My favorite dessert was suspiro limeño.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Looking forward to going back!

February 21, 2024

On February 10, 2024, we had a very bad experience at the Inka restaurant. We made a reservation for 4 people at 5:00 pm to celebrate the birthday of 2 of my relatives, when we arrived at the place they actually told us what our table would be and after 15 minutes they served us at 5:15 (approximately) they took us the order indicating that there was still one person missing but that he was on his way due to traffic and we ordered our dishes starting with the starters that were served almost 15 minutes later since they would later bring the main dishes, the 4th person He arrived at 5:40 (approx). While we were eating at 6:15, the waiter came to tell us that we had to leave in 15 minutes at most because they had a reservation for 10 people at 6:30 pm at the same table they reserved for us and we had to hurry, so we ordered takeout because We got uncomfortable, we didnt know how to react because it is the first time that a restaurant tells us that the reservation is only 1 1/2 (hour) maximum, the issue is that we were still having lunch and as it was a birthday celebration we intend to stay longer to order desserts and more drinks and try more things. Under pressure we asked them to sing a happy birthday and they brought us a dessert and only for one person, changing the entire celebration plan, we had to ask for the bill quickly and they pressured us again to leave instead of offering us another table because the restaurant did not It was so full and it left the image of a restaurant that is characterized by Peruvian food with good service bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

This was my 1st time as a belated birthday dinner. Food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. I will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing food! Great ambiance, excellent food for great prices and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Everything on the menu looks wonderful and all weve tried has been satisfying. Will definitely be coming back! Ill recommend it to all my friends.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Food was super tasty, our server David was super friendly, service was quick. Best seafood/Peruvian food I ever had! Good latin music and great cocktails, This restaurante is def a must try!!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Nice and cozy restaurants with lots of options, service was ok but given the wide range of dishes a bit of more of explanations and suggestions are needed. Was a bit disappointed with the ceviche options as they listed tilapia as the main fish used. We chose both seafood and meat plates....definitely the lomo saltado is a great choice, the sauce for the seafood was great but the seafood itself was ok.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Such a consistent restaurant in quality and flavour, great service. Definitely a place you can come back and never be disappointed.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Great food and service but make sure you make reservations way in advance. As good as the Peruvian food in this area can get.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

The food at this restaurant is extremely delicious, flavorful, and comes in huge portions. Cynthia and Javier are clearly very passionate and explained some of the cultural roots of what we were eating which I loved. Will definitely have to come back to try the ceviche, and I can now put Peru on my bucket list of world travel!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

I must say, hands down, the best Peruvian restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area is located in Burlington, specifically in the West End. And the best part? Theres plenty of free parking available for your convenience. The restaurant itself is quite spacious, with a variety of seating options including tables, booths, and a large bar. The interior is beautifully decorated with cool Peruvian-themed decor, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. During my visit, I noticed that the pace of the restaurant was steady, which allowed for a relaxed dining experience. As for the food, I decided to try something new and ordered the Causa Acevichada, which consisted of causa potatoes, avocado, and ceviche. It was absolutely delicious and the portion size was just right. The presentation of the dish was also top-notch, receiving a perfect 10 out of 10. Since its opening in 2018, this restaurant has become my go-to spot. It offers a slightly more upscale dining experience compared to your typical mom and pop family restaurant, while still maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere. If you find yourself in the Greater Toronto Area, I highly recommend checking out this Peruvian gem. Its truly a must-visit.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Food was amazing and service was incredible. It was our first time but we will be back for sure!